GO 120.25 OPC Investigations

Question 1

What allegations is OPC authorized to investigate?

Answer 1

-Harassment
-Use of unnecessary or excessive force.
-Use of language or conduct that is insulting, demeaning or humiliating
-discriminatory treatment
-retaliation
-failure to wear or display identification or to identify oneself by name and badge number when requested

Question 2

How long after the incident can an OPC complaint be made?

Answer 2

90 days

Question 3

Who can file a complaint with OPC?

Answer 3

victim of, guardian/parent/person representative of a victim, or has personal knowledge of alleged misconduct by a sworn member

Question 4

T or F: MPD will accept ALL complaints (including anonymous) regardless of the manner in which they are made (written or oral)

Answer 4

True

Question 5

T or F: A citizen must physically respond to the district of occurrence to file a complaint

Answer 5

False.

Question 6

When a citizen wishes to make a complaint, the member shall

Answer 6

explain the complaint process and provide the complaint brochure and OPC-1.

Question 7

T or F: Citizens must speak to a supervisor to make a complaint

Answer 7

False. Unless the member is the subject of the complaint, in which a supervisor will be requested to respond.

Question 8

If a citizen does not want to complete an OPC-1,

Answer 8

the members shall offer to complete it for them (this includes anonymous complaints an in-custody prisoners)

Question 9

Watch Commanders shall be notified of complaints

Answer 9

within 1 hour of receipt.

Question 10

Watch Commanders shall, prior to the end of the shift..

Answer 10

obtain IS numbers and include the IS numbers on the OPC-1, and email the information to IAD and the OPC Liaison, and tag any relevant BWC videos. Also document the complaint on the PD150.

Question 11

How are members notified of OPC hearings?

Answer 11

via CANS.

Question 12

OPC hearings can be held

Answer 12

in-person or remotely.

Question 13

Can MPD or OPC use any oral or written statements made during mediation

Answer 13

NO

Question 14

If no agreement is reached during mediation, the OPC executive director may..

Answer 14

refer the complaint for further investigation by OPC, refer the complaint for policy training, dismiss the complaint, refer the complaint for a decision on the merits by an OPC complaint examiner.

Question 15

When must a rapid resolution be completed once the referral is received?

Answer 15

Within 5 business days.